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USS Key West Participates in Exercise Pacific Griffin with the Republic of Singapore Navy
October 2, 2019
Official U.S. Navy file photo of Pacific Griffin 2019
U.S., Republic of Singapore Navies Launch Historic SINKEX for Pacific Griffin 2019
October 2, 2019
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2019) An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 fires an AGM-114 Hellfire missile at the former USS Ford (FFG 54), a decommissioned frigate, as U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and a submarine and Republic of Singapore ships fire at Ford during a sinking exercise (SINKEX) as part of Exercise Pacific Griffin 2019. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies.
LCS Successfully Launches Naval Strike Missile
October 1, 2019
PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 1, 2019) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) launches a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during exercise Pacific Griffin. The NSM is a long-range, precision strike weapon that is designed to find and destroy enemy ships. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies.
Commander, Task Force 70 Holds Change of Command
October 1, 2019
SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 29, 2019) Rear Adm. George M. Wikoff commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, salutes sideboys as he departs a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). CTF 70 is forward deployed to the U.S 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Malaysian, US militaries partner for exercise Tiger Strike 19
September 30, 2019
CELEBES SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) Captain Michael Harris, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) Lt. Gen. Dato’ Wira Zambrose bin Mohd Zain, Army Field Eastern Commander, Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, and Lt. Col. William Jacobs, commander of troops, 3rd Marine Division, pose for a photo with a gift during an opening ceremony for exercise Tiger Strike 2019. Tiger Strike focuses on strengthening combined U.S. and Malaysian military interoperability and increasing combat readiness through amphibious operations and cultural exchanges between the MAF and the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps team.
U.S. and Republic of Singapore Navies Strengthen Partnership During Pacific Griffin 2019
September 27, 2019
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 13, 2019) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) transits the Pacific Ocean. Giffords is currently underway conducting routine operations in the Pacific Ocean.
USS McCampbell Kicks Off Malabar 2019 in Sasebo
September 26, 2019
U.S. Navy file photo of USS McCampbell (DDG 85).
Indian, Japanese and U.S. maritime forces to participate in exercise Malabar 2019
September 24, 2019
SASEBO, Japan (Sept. 26, 2019) Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander Submarine Group 7, gives opening remarks at the Malabar 2019 opening ceremony aboard the Japanese helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184). Malabar is an annual multinational maritime exercise started in 1992 with the Indian Navy and most recently, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to increase cooperation among allied and partner nations in the Indo Pacific.
Boxer Amphibious Ready Group Arrives in 7th Fleet
September 24, 2019
Official U.S. Navy file photo Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4),
New CNO Visits Japan
September 23, 2019
YOKOSUKA, Japan (September 23, 2019) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday poses for a photo aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region.
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